Antiochos I; head of Antiochos/Apollo on omphalos
Description:
Seleukid Kingdom, Antiochos I Soter (281 - 261 BC). Antioch mint. Diademed head right / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY; Apollo on omphalos seated left, monograms to left and right.
Diameter:
AE15 mm
Weight:
4,06 g
Grade:
gF/aEF
Attribution:
HGC 9, 169
Commentary:
dark grey patina, obverse slightly off-center, excellent reverse
History:
Omphalos was a stone standing ath the center of the world - the place where according to myth two egales sent by Zeus had met.
Article Number:
049-05-09-41652